An Outdoor Oasis by Clear Blue Pools

If well maintained, professionals say adding an in-ground pool to your property will increase the lot value by 5-8 %, especially in a hot and humid climate like South Carolina. A pool provides enjoyment for the entire family no matter their age, and modern pool safety innovations like automatic vinyl covers...

Pool Plastering by Carolina Relining Solutions

Charleston Pool Experts, a division of Carolina Relining Solutions, detected and sealed a leak in this pool on Sullivan's Island after being called out to assess some chipped tile.  Using top-of-the-line equipment like the Severin Acoustical Leak Detector, amplified sounds underground allow technicians to listen for subsurface leaks and their...

Tips For Planning An Outdoor Kitchen

According to real estate agents, an outdoor kitchen is at the top of the wish list for many home buyers. Increase your home’s resale value and elevate your outdoor living space with these pro-planning tips. Photography by Ebony Ellis | Countertops by Universal Marble and Granite Make Your Plan Outdoor...

A Custom Cabana

With help from a local interior design firm, Hayes + Nash Design Co., these Mount Pleasant homeowners took their backyard a step further than coastal with a custom cabana and tropical island atmosphere.  This space was styled with a variety of bamboo furnishings from the Shanty Shoppe, Hayes + Nash...

5 Ways To Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

Upgrade your outdoor living space with these popular designs installed by local home professionals.  Outdoor Lighting  Photography by Ebony Ellis Path + area lighting enhances landscaping and safely illuminates pathways.  Photography by Ebony Ellis Add motion-sensor lighting in dark areas of your property to protect against any unwanted activity.  Photography...

Spring Porch Style

Here in the Lowcountry, we treat our porches and outdoor areas as an extension of the living room. Spruce up your porch sitting experience this Spring with these classic designs around Charleston.  Photography by Patrick Brickman One of the most recognizable design elements in Charleston is the blue porch ceiling. A...

5 Ways to Go Green in Your Home

These days, is it important to be conscious of the impact that you and the products you use have on the environment. Because the world is becoming more aware of the issues surrounding our environment and climate change, there are plenty of sustainable alternatives to many products and services including...

Proper Pest Control for Your Home

Enlisting the help of a pest control company, like Palmetto Exterminators, ensures that your outdoor living area remains comfortable all year round. The Palmetto Exterminators specialists offer assistance in termite protection, pest control, and mosquito control. In other words, they are pros at keeping your home free of unwanted pests....

Why You Should Stain & Seal

In the world we live in at the moment, more and more people are spending time at home. You may have thought of wish lists for changes around your home with this extra time, but not known where to start. If you’re considering upping your curb appeal, stain and seal...

Cocktail Bandits Share Porch Pounder Recipes

Becoming the Cocktail Bandits Johnny Cladwell and Taneka Reaves met at the College of Charleston and immediately clicked. The two have since become full-time Charleston Beverage Ambassadors and are known around the country as the curly-haired Cocktail Bandits. They promote female empowerment through advocacy for the food and beverage community...